Description & Technical information
Modelled from above with wings outstretched, a principal cushion cut diamond to the thorax of approximately 1.10ct.
The abdomen with lines of smaller cushion cut diamonds, similarly set with 'vein' delineations to the wings, cabochon ruby set eyes and diamond accent to each antenna, open set in silver and gold, gold naturalistic legs, later brooch fitting.
Weight: 9.5g
Date: c.1880
Period: 19th century
Medium: Diamond
Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.5 cm (1³/₄ x 1 inches)
Categories: Jewellery
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